Examining the Legacy of Bhagat Singh Thind, 100 Years Later

Thursday, April 20, 5:30 p.m. EDT
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This year is the 100th anniversary of the 1923 Supreme Court case United States v. Thind, where Sikh-American Bhagat Singh Thind attempted citizenship. This panel examined the intersections between Thind and race, caste, and colonialism; its implications for religion and activism; and what we can learn from this history today.

Moderator: Ashwin Ramaswami, Georgetown Law

Panelists:

Tejinder Singh, Sparacino PLLC
Prof. Sherally Munshi, Georgetown Law
Sim J. Singh Attariwala, The Sikh Coalition

Press Preview: Anticipating the Supreme Court’s October Term 2022

Wednesday, September 21, 9:00 a.m. EDT
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Moderator: Prof. Irv Gornstein, Georgetown Law, SCI Executive Director

Panelists: 

Lisa S. Blatt, Williams & Connolly LLP
Kelsi B. Corkran, Georgetown Law
Roman Martinez, Latham & Watkins LLP
Hashim M. Mooppan, Jones Day